Creamsicle Truffles
These Creamsicle Truffles are like the classic summer popsicle. Made of white chocolate, butter, cream, and orange flavoring, you won't be able to resist them!
Servings: 18 truffles
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (Ghirardelli highly recommended)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Zest of 1/2 a navel orange
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 2-3 drops orange food coloring
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place powdered sugar in a large, shallow container (that has a lid) and set aside.
- Place the white chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the orange zest. Stir in the heavy cream and scald (bring just before boiling) the mixture. Stir in the orange extract, food coloring, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the hot cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve over the white chocolate chips (then discard the zest.) Stir until the mixture is completely combined and smooth.
- Allow to cool slightly; then cover and refrigerate the mixture until firm enough to handle, 1-2 hours, stirring with a fork every 30 minutes.
- Using a melon baller or small cookie scoop, scoop out heaping teaspoonfuls of the chocolate mixture and form into 1-inch round balls. (If mixture is very sticky, you can dust your hands with a little powdered sugar.)
- Roll the balls in the powdered sugar to coat them well.
- Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes (or freeze for 20) before enjoying.
Notes
Refer to all the recipe tips included in the article for optimal results!
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg